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MoUnt vernon trAil Turkey Run Park · McLean, VA · (703) 285-2598 · The 18.5-mile trail winds along the Virginia side of the Potomac River between Theodore Roosevelt Island and George Washington’s home at Mount Vernon, with scenic view of Old Town Alexandria and the alluring Dyke Marsh along the way. The trail has only 3 hills from start to finish. MoUnt vernon: george WAshington’s estAte & gArdens Mystery dinner plAyhoUse South end of GW Pkwy. · 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Hwy · Mount Vernon, VA · (703) 780-2000 · mountvernon.org · Explore George Washington’s estate overlooking the Potomac River and discover 45 acres of family fun, including hands-on activities, special tours, river cruises, farm animals, shopping, dining and now featuring 25 new theaters and galleries that illuminate George Washington’s remarkable life. Open every day. Metro: Huntington. Inside the Doubletree Hotel Crystal City · 300 Army Navy Dr. · Arlington, VA · (804) 649-2583 · (888) 471-4802 · mysterydinner.com · Celebrating our 12th year in Virginia and Alexandria’s newest entertainment value! Audience members solve a comedy murder mystery while enjoying a delicious four-course-dinner. Free parking and shuttle from Pentagon City Metro. Group rates. Metro: Crystal City; Pentagon City. nAtionAl AqUAriUM in WAshington, dC Commerce Building · nAtionAl ArChives & reCords AdMinistrAtion Constitution Ave. NW · Between 7th & 9th Sts · Washington, DC · (202) 357-5000 · archives.gov · Houses the original Declaration of Independence, Constitution, Bill of Rights and more than 3 billion records. Visit our new exhibit: The Public Vaults. Open daily 10 am - 5:30 pm except Christmas; extended summer hours. Group tours by appointment, call (202) 501-5205. Free admission. Metro: Archives-Navy Memorial-Penn Quarter. nAtionAl BUilding MUseUM 14th St. & Constitution Ave. NW · Washington, DC (202) 482-2825 · nationalaquarium.com · Journey across the U.S. to unique and protected areas in our National Marine Sanctuaries Gallery. Explore colorful fish and get close to the alligators of the Florida Everglades. Animal feedings each day at 2 pm. Open 9-5 (last ticket sold 4:30) adults-$5, children-$2. Gift shop. 14th & Constitution Ave. NW. Metro: Federal Triangle. 401 F St. NW · Washington, DC · (202) 272-2448 · nbm.org · The National Building Museum, is a private non-profit institution that examines and interprets American achievements in architecture, design, engineering, planning, and construction. The museum presents exhibitions, lectures and educational programs, publishes books and a quarterly journal. Free admission. Metro: Judiciary Square. nAtionAl Children’s MUseUM 955 L’Enfant Plaza North SW Ste. 5100 · Washington, DC · (202) 675-4120 · ncm.museum · New attraction opening in 2012 in National Harbor. Metro: L’Enfant Plaza; Union Station. nAtionAl gAllery oF Art 6th St. & Constitution Ave. NW · Washington, DC (202) 737-4215 · nga.gov · Permanent collection of European and American paintings, sculpture, decorative arts and works on paper, plus changing exhibitions of art from around the world. Open Mon. - Sat. 10 am -5 pm, Sun. 11 am - 6 pm except New Year’s Day and Christmas. Free admission. Group tours by appointment. Metro: Archives-Navy MemorialPenn Quarter. nAtionAl geogrAphiC soCiety – MUseUM At explorers hAll 1145 17th St. NW · Washington, DC · (202) 857-7588 · nationalgeographic.com · National Geographic Museum at Explorers Hall offers free educational and visually stimulating changing exhibits on a broad variety of topics. Browse the NGS Store. Purchase Lecture tickets. Open daily Mon. - Sat. and holidays 9 am - 5 pm, Sun. 10 am - 5 pm. Closed Dec 25th. See www.nationalgeographic.com/ museum. Metro: Farragut North. nAtionAl lAW enForCeMent oFFiCers MeMoriAl Visitor Center · 605 E St. NW · Washington, DC · (202) 737-3400 · (800) 569-4928 · nleomf.com · Elegant marble walls display the names of more than 17,000 federal, state and local law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty dating back to 1792. Located at Judiciary Square on E St. between 4th & 5th Sts. NW. Interactive video displays, free children’s activity packet, gift shop, free walking tour brochures and maps are available at the Visitors Center, open daily until 5 pm. Memorial open 24-hours. Free admission. Guided tours by appointment. Metro: Judiciary Square. nAtionAl liBrAry oF MediCine/ nAtionAl institUtes oF heAlth (nih) 8600 Rockville Pke. · Bethesda, MD · (301) 402-4277 · (888) 346-3656 · nlm.nih.gov · Peer into the past, present and future of medicine at the world’s largest medical library. High-tech wonders like virtual cadavers exist side by side with a rich historical collection dating to the 11th century. Customize your tour to include the current exhibition, tailor made educational programs and NIH attractions. Free. Open Mon.Sat. Metro: Medical Center. nAtionAl MAll Between Constitution & 48 Independence Aves. SW · Washington, DC · (202) 485-9880 · nps.gov/nama · A splendid green park area extending approximately two miles from the U.S. Capitol to the Lincoln Memorial. Lining either side of the park near the Capitol are 200-year-old American elm trees, several of the Smithsonian Institution museums, National Archives, National Gallery of Art and U.S. Botanic Gardens. Metro: Smithsonian. See & Do http://www.archives.gov http://www.mysterydinner.com http://www.mountvernon.org http://www.nbm.org http://www.nationalaquarium.com http://www.phillipscollection.org http://www.ncm.museum http://www.nga.gov http://www.nationalgeographic.com http://www.nationalgeographic.com/museum http://www.nationalgeographic.com/museum http://www.nleomf.com http://www.nlm.nih.gov http://www.nps.gov/nama http://www.phillipscollection.org

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Washington, D.C. Visitors Guide - Winter/Spring 2008 Welcome Contents Take Me Out to the Ballgame Vistor 411 Springtime Blooms with the National Cherry Blossom Festival Calendar of Events Transportation Getting Here Regularly Scheduled Tours Neighborhoods See & Do Smithsonian New at the Smithsonian Attractions Sports & Recreation Performing Arts Restaurants & Nightlife Restaurants Official Dining Guide Like a Local Nightlife DC Shopping: District by District Shopping, Health & Beauty Shopping Health & Beauty Accommodations DC Accommodations B&Bs Exploring International DC Fun in the Sun: Dive in to a Hotel Pool Maryland Accommodations Virginia Accommodations

Washington, D.C. Visitors Guide - Winter/Spring 2008

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